Exploring Amsterdam and Beyond

Hi, I’m Lily — an Amsterdam-based creative director, writer and photographer, sharing curated travel guides and photo journals that highlight people, places and perspectives — through my own lens of creative curiosity.

Follow along to get inspired, explore with me, and welcome new discoveries — whether traveling near or far.

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Yellow Bike Art Series Part II: Creating with Artist Sijben Rosa

My yellow bike is part of an art installation in Amsterdam West. Part two of the story features artist Sijben Rosa. Discover how an unexpected creative connection and spontaneous idea turned into a memorable community art project in Amsterdam West.

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Yellow Bike Art Series Part I: Creating with Flowers and 120 Film

Discover a personal film photography project I created to say, 'goodbye' to my iconic yellow bike, a sentimental symbol of my Amsterdam life for 13 years.